Describes the design and implementation of a Spiral Model for the introduction and repeated practice of study strategies, based on Taba's model for social studies. In a college reading and studies strategies course, key strategies were introduced early and used through several sets of humanities and social and physical sciences readings. (Contains…

Describes a study of the lives of Johnson County Community College students, focusing on the ways students apportioned their time, the problems they experienced and their solutions, their expectations and experiences, and the impact of the college on the students. Students typically had many obligations in addition to education. Includes 6 data…

Discusses effects of current societal and technological transformations on community college operations, highlighting the changing nature of information transfer. Examines the new mandate for community colleges, suggesting that colleges of the future must include more self-paced programs, intercollege subcontracting, value-added services, and a…

Reports on a study of effects of teaching styles, student cognitive styles, matched and mismatched conditions, and student age and gender in relation to the course grades of 207 community college students. Indicates that concrete sequential teachers assigned the lowest grades and that students over 24 attained higher grades than younger students…

Describes the results of a study examining fictional representations of two-year colleges. Argues that the general perception that the majority of two-year college students are women and/or members of the working class is a major determinant of the institution's low status and lack of visibility. (27 citations) (MAB)

Identifies the relative learning priorities for older students based on a study of older adult students. Indicates that older adult learners participated in education primarily to remain intellectually engaged, and that they were more interested in intellectual stimulation than in learning professionally or vocationally relevant skills. (26…

Describes the future environment facing community colleges, addressing the service population, demands for accountability and quality, and the need for currency. Identifies seven areas a strategic plan should address (e.g., mission, student success, instructional quality, resource development, diversity, operational efficiency, and community…

Presents findings from a survey of 236 graduates of eight community college nursing programs in Oregon, concerning graduates' perceptions of the level of stress they felt and their personal health status as students in the program, their responses to stress, and positive methods of coping (e.g., physical activity). (DMM)

Reports on a study of the perceptions of students on academic probation regarding the factors affecting their academic achievement, and the effects of meetings with advisors on academic achievement and standing. Work responsibilities, study skills, and unclear goals were the most frequently cited general factors affecting studies. (DMM)

Describes a study of community college students' instructor ratings to determine the effects of anonymity and anticipated grades. Anonymous ratings were lower than signed ratings. Students who were told their true grades or inflated grades gave higher ratings than students who had deflated grade or no grade expectations. Discusses implications for…

Investigated learning style characteristics of adult community college students. Compared to students (n=113) with other decision-making styles, dependent decision makers (n=31) appeared to have reduced motivation for learning, limited persistence, and less acceptance of responsibility for their learning. Findings suggest these characteristics be…

Describes a study conducted at Florida Community College in Jacksonville to examine the relationship between students' learning style awareness and academic achievement and to determine whether completion of a learning style inventory by a sample of 78 anatomy students would affect academic achievement. (DMM)

Provides bibliographic data and brief content summaries on 13 articles, reports, and other publications dealing with academic advising in community colleges. Includes general articles and materials on the organization of advising programs; academic advising personnel; and intrusive academic advising. Describes role and publications of National…

Describes a study to determine whether traditional paper-and-pencil tests or new computer-adaptive tests were better suited for assessing entering students at Santa Fe Community College, Florida. Focuses on teachers' attitudes toward computerized placement tests (CPTs), relationships between CPT scores and course grades, predictive ability of CPT…

Describes how Prince George's Community College developed an institutional research-based approach to accountability reporting in response to Maryland's statewide accountability requirements. Offers specific examples of the application of institutional research data to the development of accountability plan objectives. Identifies several issues…